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South Africa’s 2026 Budget, delivered by Enoch Godongwana in Cape Town, signals cautious optimism for the country’s finances.
South Africa’s 2026 Budget, delivered by Enoch Godongwana in Cape Town, signals cautious optimism for the country’s finances. With economic growth forecast to reach about 2% by 2028 and public debt expected to stabilise in 2025/26 before declining thereafter, government has avoided major personal tax hikes while increasing spending on infrastructure and social services.
Guest: Martin Kingston: chairman of the steering committee of Business 4 South Africa.
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